Miami RedHawks vs NIU Huskies Prediction, 10/4/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami RedHawks vs NIU Huskies

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Location: Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, IL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Huskies (+4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 39.5

Huskie Stadium is where the NIU Huskies (1-3) will go up against the Miami RedHawks (1-3) on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Miami is 4.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 39.5.

The Miami RedHawks come into this game with a record of 1-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the RedHawks took on the Lindenwood Lions and earned the victory with a final of 38-0. For the game, they ran 72 plays for 472 yds. The Miami Redhawks ran the rock 49 different times and tallied 264 yds, which had them averaging 5.4 yds per attempt. On the ground, the RedHawks conceded 59 yards on 29 attempts, which averages out to 2.0 yards per run allowed. Miami surrendered 9 pass completions on 25 attempts for 87 yards, and a completion rate of 36.0%.

Regarding getting in the endzone, the Miami RedHawks are averaging 23.3 points per outing. As a unit they maintain an average of 136.5 yards in the run game which is 97th in the nation. The RedHawks have earned 1,353 total yards for the season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Miami has compiled 5 touchdowns via the pass and 4 touchdowns via the ground. Miami has amassed 63 first downs, and they have been hurt by 28 penalties for 283 yds. They have turned the football over 6 times.

Regarding yards through the air, the RedHawks are allowing 827 yds which has them sitting in 43rd in college football. They have given up 206.8 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 60.3%. In total, they are giving up 358.8 yards per game putting them at 70th in the nation. They have relinquished 7 touchdowns by air and 5 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 3.9 yards per rush and 152.0 yards on the ground per contest on the year. For the season, they have given up 608 yards via the ground game in 4 games. The RedHawks rank 80th in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, conceding 25.8 PPG.

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The Huskies come into this matchup with a record of 1-3 for this season. In their last game, the Huskies took a loss by a final score of 6-3 when they faced the San Diego State Aztecs. NIU rushed the ball for 2.7 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 112 yards on 41 carries. The Huskies ended up finishing with 169 yds and they ran 57 plays (3.0 yards per play). The Huskies pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 63.6%, surrendering 115 yds on 14 out of 22 through the air. NIU relinquished 44 rushing attempts for 151 yds (3.4 yards per rush).

Regarding putting points on the board, the Huskies rank 136th in D-1 with an average of 10.3 points per contest. The NIU Huskies hold an average of 248.5 yards/outing, which has them sitting 135th in Division 1. The NIU offense has totaled 213 penalty yds on 25 infractions, which is 86th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 3 picks while losing no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 54 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Huskies have earned 399 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 99.8 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 134th in college football. They have an average of 148.8 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 595 yards for the year.

The Huskies are allowing 20.3 points per game, ranking them 49th in college football. NIU has allowed the opposition a total of 591 yards via the ground game (147.8 yards per game) and 4 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have conceded 4 touchdowns through the air in addition to 171.0 yards/contest, which has them in 28th in Division 1. The Huskies defense has taken the field for 254 plays, which has them ranked 23rd in the nation. Their defense has earned 1 fumble and 3 interceptions so far this season. This year, they have surrendered 81 pts.

Who will win tonight's RedHawks/Huskies college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Huskies +4.5

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